Beginner Cooking Classes in Chicago
Novice cooks have nothing to fear with beginner cooking classes in Chicago. Now you can learn all the basics culinary skills you need to succeed in an informative and entertaining environment. Expert chefs are ready to show you the techniques in preparing outstanding meals in a variety of cuisines. Learn about knife skills, culinary language, seasoning and spices, proper ways to cook meat, pasta and more, even how to prepare a delectable dessert. Come a beginner, leave a professional.
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Chef-Selected Dishes - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Your esteemed host has chosen a magnificent menu filled with romantic fare. Your evening out becomes a more creative experience with this hands-on date night cooking class worked into your plans. Your entertaining host instructor leads a lesson in the layered enchantment of a pork tenderloin filled Wellington,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Chef Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Together you and your date will craft some chef favorites. Do something different on your next date night by joining this interactive date night classic chef favorites cooking class. To start, you and your date will go over some basic cooking techniques before preparing the perfect pork Wellington. To go with your...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Cooking With Farmers Market Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create meals with fresh ingredients straight from your local farmers market. Add fresh ingredients to your meals by joining the cooking with farmers market fare cooking class. Join a top-rated chef and explore how to create roasted garlic butter as well as how to use fresh herbs to mix up a fresh mint...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fresh From The Field
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Transform a bushel of farmers market finds into a phenomenal feast. There's a harvest of hearty eating waiting for you in a cooking class that elevates humble ingredients from the garden and field. This expert led session is a study in wholesome flavor, from the juicy steak topped with vibrant mint pesto to the zesty...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Homestyle Farmers Market Meals
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Visit your local farmer's market to get inspired for your next meal Support your local farmer's market by purchasing fresh and local produce to make good food in these homestyle farmer's market meal cooking classes. Learn how to prepare fresh produce and put it to good use. In this vegetable-driven class, you'll...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Autumnal Inspired Macaron Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to master the art of these beautiful delicate Autumn inspired macaron cookies. Improve your baking repertoire by joining this autumnal-inspired macaron cooking class. Join an expert chef in an in-depth masterclass on creating two beautiful macaron flavors. You will learn the art of creating the perfect...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fantastic Macarons for Fall
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add seasonal magic to your dessert tray with these French classics. This unique creation from the bakery traditions of Paris becomes a cooking class that captures the spirit of the autumn season. With your exceptional baking coach guiding you, you'll use a piping bag to create flawless meringue shells in soothing fall...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Sweet Macarons for Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This fall master the art of macarons Macarons are a staple in French baking, and in this sweet macarons for fall cooking class, you'll master these fine French treats. In this 3-hour class, a gourmet chef will guide you through the entire process, starting by making the perfect batter, which you'll pipe into the ideal...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fantastic Fall Feast With Wüsthof
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create a fantastic feast with Wüsthof excellence This fall learn some new and seasonal recipes with this fantastic fall feast with Wüsthof cooking class. A gourmet chef will teach you how to prepare all your ingredients for a cozy autumn meal with Wüsthof knives. Since 1814, the Wüsthof name has been synonymous...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fabulous Fall Feast with Wüsthof
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Set the mood for autumn food created using the chef's choice in knives. Hone your talent for preparing premiere fall dishes in a cooking class that puts world-class Wüstof knives in the palm of your hand. Learn to use these optimal tools to break down poultry like a pro, slice through produce with ease and prepare...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Fantastic Fall Feast Featuring Wüsthof Knives.
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Improve your knife skills using the Wüsthof knives to create a fantastic fall feast. Learn to craft a meal in this fantastic fall feast featuring Wüsthof knives cooking class. Join a top-rated chef and create new seasonal recipes filled with autumn flavors. Learn improved knife skills using the pro-grade Wüsthof...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Exciting Flavors Of Asia
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn about the world of Asian flavours and cooking styles. Step out of your cooking comfort zone and take part in this exciting flavors of Asia cooking class. Join a top-rated chef and master the techniques of Asian cooking to open up your culinary world. Learn the secrets of adding umami-packed sauces to perfectly...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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